Lead Program Manager - Commercial Leadership

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

We are seeking a visionary and decisive Program Manager to lead our Commercial Leadership Program in Hyderabad, India. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives to drive base portfolio profitability, lead end-to-end governance and action-tracking. You’ll ensure strategic alignment across multiple projects, rigorously monitor progress, and escalate issues when necessary. Reporting to the Head of B2B Excellence, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams (CFTs) in marketing, sales, regulatory, supply chain, sourcing, and finance. This role demands a blend of operational discipline, strategic foresight, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, overall savings committed, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Implement and oversee governance frameworks that standardize decision-making, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Drive action tracking by setting up dashboards, facilitating weekly review meetings, and ensuring accountability.
• Monitor program health using KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, budget variance, risk index) and generate regular executive reports. Define contingency plans as per the plan and health indices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between functional leads in CFT’s such as Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners, managing contracts and ensuring SLA adherence.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to surface roadblocks early and speed up decision cycles.

Governance & Action Tracking

• Effective governance and action tracking empower timely decisions and course corrections.
• Defining governance cadence (e.g., steering committees, working group meetings) and RACI matrices.
• Tracking issue logs and risk registers, driving closure through structured follow-ups.
• Leading post-mortems to capture lessons learned and integrate process improvements.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in program management or related field
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and developing talent
• Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial operations
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Advanced strategic planning and analytical capabilities
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics
• Experience in stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of industry trends and market dynamics
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills with a results-oriented mindset
• Experience working in or familiarity with the generic pharmaceutical industry is a must
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
  

Additional Information

Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)